Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast

The Arizona Small Game Challenge and the Race to be the First to Finish

Join me as I sit down with AJ Murosky of Valley of the Sun Quail Forever and Nathan Fyffe of the Arizona Game and Fish Department as we dig into the whats and hows of the Arizona Small Game Challenge. You'll not only learn all about this amazing challenge but you'll also be taken along on the race to be the first person to finish it. 

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.votsqf.com/

https://www.azgfd.com/hunting/species/smallgame/challenge-info/

https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/annual-events

https://www.saquailforever.com/

Volunteers for Wildlife, Wilderness Fence Removal Project - Contact: Trica at trica@azwildlife,org

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers - On the Front Lines Protecting Our Public Lands

Our public lands are the foundation of hunting, angling, and all outdoor recreation in Arizona and beyond. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is on the front lines fighting back against throes that wish to privatize and profit from them. Find out why I, and so many others, love this great conservation organization in this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with President and CEO, Land Tawney and Arizona Chair, Justin Nelson.

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/arizona

https://www.saquailforever.com/

https://www.nwtf.org/

https://www.azflyshop.com/?v=e748b7c8fd06

 

Addressing the Conservation Gap with HECHO

In this important episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, we sit down with Daniela Zavala and Max Trujillo of HECHO (Hispanics enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors) to talk about the why’s and how’s of connecting the different demographics in the sporting and outdoor recreation spaces for the betterment of wildlife, habitat, public lands, and people.

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.hechoonline.org/ 

FiredUp!

Today's show is all about fire!

 

There is so much to learn in this episode that I don't even know where to start. How do these devastating wildfires get started? More importantly, how can we prevent them from starting in the first place? With that, why on earth is the Forest Service out there lighting some fires on purpose? Ever drive by a logging project and wonder what's going on? What's all that orange or blue paint is about? 

 

Get the answers to these questions and many more on this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast with guests Alex Fischer of FiredUp Flagstaff and Matt McGrath, District Ranger, of the Forest Service.

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

FiredUp Flagstaff: 928-421-2444

https://gcmaz.com/kaff-news/

https://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

 

 

Contemplations on Hunting with Ben O’Brien

On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, I sit down with Ben O'Brien as we chat about and dissect several aspects of hunting and some of the complexities that accompany it like taking children into the field, trophy hunting, predators, and the pros and cons of social media. 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/wild-in-the-city

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network 

 

 

Affiliate Spotlight - Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited brings together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. Join me as I sit down with Jim Walker and Nate Rees of Trout Unlimited as we learn about the good work this organization does across our state and our nation.

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://az-tu.org/

https://azflycasters.org/

https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/ 

http://www.saquailforever.com/

 

 

Hands on Fly Fishing Instruction with Jim Strogen

If you’ve been curious about fly fishing, but just don’t know how to get started, then this is the episode for you! Listen in and learn how you can get hands-on and in-person instruction with one of Arizona’s premier fly fisherman, Jim Strogen.

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.arizonaelksociety.org/annual-events

Hunting the Mislabeled, Misunderstood, and Sometimes Mistreated Javelina

Javelina are one of the most interesting, fun, and tasty animals running around Arizona. Listen in while I sit down with DJ Zor as we not only clear up some common misconceptions but also cover a lot of tips and techniques for hunting, processing, and cooking these magnificent animals.

 

https://www.azwildlife.org/

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network 

Affiliate Spotlight - Waterfowl Hunting Arizona with Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited

Waterfowl hunting in Arizona can be a bit of a mystery to many of our state's hunters. In this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Federation Podcast, Colin Shepherd, Area Chairman of Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited not only sheds some light on waterfowl hunting in our state but also tells us all about Scottsdale Ducks Unlimited, the good work that they do, and how you can get involved.

https://www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleDU/

https://arizonapredatorcallers.com/

https://www.votsqf.com/

https://www.register-ed.com/programs/arizona/170-outdoor-skills-network

https://beoutdoorsarizona.org/event/be-outdoors-arizona-open-house/

 

Mary’s First Deer

Most of us eat meat but few of us obtain it for ourselves. Taking to the field to kill and harvest your own meat can be an overwhelming and emotional endeavor for many. On this episode of the Arizona Wildlife Podcast, we sit down with a new hunter who just harvested her first deer to explore the emotions and feelings that accompanied the experience.